Modern Era Kirsten

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The Modern Era Kirsten Doll.

The Modern Era Kirsten doll was released in 2026. She is a modern reinterpretation of the Kirsten Larson doll.

Doll

• Face Mold: Classic Mold (miniaturized)
• Skin: Light
• Hair: Blonde, center part to top of head, hip length, wavy
  • The hair is rooted and comes styled with the center section into two high front twisted space buns, the front long bangs pulled back and gathered just in front of the ears, and the rest loose.
• Eyes: Blue

Meet Outfit

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The Modern Era Kirsten doll.

Dress

Short sleeved knee-length dress. Print is small-scale replica of meet dress. White Peter Pan style collar; pink thread loop trim and red flower embroidery with green leaves and yellow centers. Bodice has false placket with five two-hole buttons down front. Cap sleeves. Slight drop waist. Skirt has blue floral print ruffle (white flowers on blue background) at bottom hem. Red American Girl logo patch on right back waistband seam. Velcro closure at center back.

The website blog explains that the ruffle at skirt bottom is evoking the "grow stripe" at the bottom of Kirsten's meet dress.

Socks

White scrunched knit socks. White sheer ruffle at top hem.

Boots

Red pleather ankle boots. Black elastic laces. (The laces allow the boots to slip on and off feet.) Black plastic soles with textured design.

The boots resemble Kirsten's Red Boots.

Panties

White cotton knit panties. Elastic trim.

Barrettes

Two plastic molded red flower barrettes. Five-petal flowers have silver rhinestone centers. Black clasp.

The barrettes come clipped in the hair in front of the buns and over the long bangs.

Purse

Red sparkle vinyl heart-shaped purse. Shoulder strap. Stiff backing behind heart panels internally. Front has K L in blue capital letters with red flower between letters; flower has green leaves and yellow centers. Back has blue American Girl logo embroidery. Functional red zipper with silver pull tab; tab has star logo.

Purse is intended to resemble a modern redesign of the spoon bag and comes packaged besides the doll.

Bracelet

Red ribbon bracelet. Amber heart charm resembling heart of amber heart necklace. Velcro closure.

Bracelet comes on doll's right wrist.

Box Design

Maroon box is designed like a book, with curved left side like a spine. Doll and purse are packed on removable interior; interior has a background of cream texture with yellow flowers and prairie similar to the second edition cover of Meet Kirsten.

Front is open plastic to see doll and opens like a book cover. Plastic cover has flower wingding and Modern Era in both French and English and Kirsten in character logo. Window is bordered by cream and maroon borders and The American Girls Collection logo.

Top and right sides of box have print simulating book pages with scattered American Girl star logos; side also has Kirsten text logo.

Spine has ribbed texture; American girl logo at top with Modern Era in both French and English and Kirsten in character logo along with classic silhouette with yellow background. Bottom of spine has wingding flower and dot print bordered by two cream stripes.

Back has yellow border with Kirsten's silhouette at top, image of Kirsten from the second edition meet cover, and text in French and English:

The Modern Era Collection opens a new chapter on beloved historical characters with a fresh take on their original fashions. Honoring her prairie roots, Kirsten's 1854 blue calico dress is reimagined with bright florals and ruffles. Her look braids are now gathered into space buns, her spoon bag is transformed into a sparkly monogrammed purse, and her faux-amber pendant becomes a charm bracelet--a token evoking Papa's faith in her.

The back has Modern Era in both French and English and Kirsten in character logo and The American Girls Collection logo at bottom.

Bottom of box has company data and contents list.

Dress Like Your Doll: Tea Collection

In May 2026, American Girl and Tea Collection released clothing for children that is based on the original six historical characters. Some of the outfits coordinate with the Modern Era versions of the dolls, and some sets use the meet outfit prints for both Kirsten Larson dolls. The Kirsten Tee, Bow Tee, and Best Friends Tee have a retail cost of $35, and the Strappy Dress and the Tank Dress have a retail cost of $59.

• The American Girl x Tea Collection Kirsten Tee.
  The American Girl x Tea Collection Kirsten Tee.
• The American Girl x Tea Collection Bow Tee with a bow inspired by Kirsten.
  The American Girl x Tea Collection Bow Tee with a bow inspired by Kirsten.
• The American Girl x Tea Collection Best Friends Tee with modern Kirsten.
  The American Girl x Tea Collection Best Friends Tee with modern Kirsten.
• The American Girl x Tea Collection Strappy Dress with modern Kirsten.
  The American Girl x Tea Collection Strappy Dress with modern Kirsten.
• The American Girl x Tea Collection Tank Dress with Kirsten's meet print.
  The American Girl x Tea Collection Tank Dress with Kirsten's meet print.